The year 2024 brought significant advances to the cryptocurrency market, with discussions about regulation gaining momentum in several countries and institutional interest growing. Amidst this scenario, the adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) as a store of value for sovereign nations has become an increasingly popular topic. Franklin Templeton, a renowned global asset manager, has released a bullish forecast for Bitcoin. The firm projected that “several nations” will adopt Bitcoin as part of their reserves by 2025.
This prediction is based on the growing perception of Bitcoin as a digital store of value, driven by interest from institutional investors and, crucially, sovereign entities. The approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, for example, is a milestone that signals greater acceptance and integration of the asset into the traditional financial system.
“Bitcoin will solidify its position as a global financial asset by acting as a digital store of value, accelerated by sovereign and institutional adoption. We expect to see strategic BTC reserves added by several nations,” designed.
Franklin Templeton also envisions a deeper integration of crypto technology into global financial systems in the coming year. Such integration would mark a shift in focus from speculation to real-world utility, solidifying the role of cryptocurrencies in the economy.
“We will see the convergence of AI and cryptocurrency accelerate, with blockchains providing transparency and verification, essential to scaling the AI-driven economy,” he said. “AI agents will utilize blockchain rails to automate on-chain transactions and portfolio management, as well as merge digital content and social media with on-chain activities.”
Some jurisdictions have already shown interest in adding Bitcoin to their national reserves. In a recent move in Hong Kong, Legislative Council member Wu Jiexhuang presented a proposal in this sense, mentioned El Salvador and Bhutan as examples of nations that hold the largest cryptocurrency on the market in their reserves. US President-elect Donald Trump has also suggested that Bitcoin could be a national strategic reserve asset.
At the time of publication, the price of Bitcoin was quoted at US$93.877,64 with a drop of 2% in the last 24 hours.
Switzerland Moves Forward with Historic Proposal to Include Bitcoin in Constitution
Switzerland has taken a strategic step towards integrating Bitcoin into its constitutional system. proposal, named “Building a Financially Robust, Sovereign and Responsible Switzerland (Bitcoin Initiative)”, has been officially published in the Feuille fédérale, the official body that publishes legislative texts and government decisions. From now on, the focus is on collecting the 100 signatures needed for the initiative to be put to a national referendum.
Recognized as a leading hub for financial innovation and nicknamed “Crypto Valley,” Switzerland has been steadily strengthening its position as a leader in the decentralized finance sector. If approved, the constitutional amendment will further cement the country’s role as a pioneer in the use of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. The proposal seeks to ensure greater financial independence for citizens and is aligned with Swiss values of self-determination and security.